From American Songwriter · Clayton Edwards · · 40s
Rolling Stones Dethrone Beatles in 1965
The Rolling Stones dropped the Beatles from No. 1 with a knee-jerk response to industry pressure.
In brief
The Rolling Stones dropped the Beatles from No. 1 with a knee-jerk response to industry pressure. The Rolling Stones dethroned the Beatles from the Hot 100 with 'Get Off of My Cloud' after industry pressure for a follow-up to 'Satisfaction'. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
1965 Chart Change
The Rolling Stones topped the Hot 100 with 'Get Off of My Cloud' on November 6, 1965.
Industry Pressure Response
Keith Richards wrote the song as a knee-jerk reaction to demands for a follow-up to 'Satisfaction'.
“basically a response to people knocking on our door asking us for the follow-up to 'Satisfaction'”
Knee-Jerk Reaction
The band released 'Get Off of My Cloud' within three weeks of industry pressure for a follow-up.
“get off of my cloud i'm surprised it did so well”
The short version
The Rolling Stones dethroned the Beatles from the Hot 100 with 'Get Off of My Cloud' after industry pressure for a follow-up to 'Satisfaction'.
